DR. AMBROSE O.JAGONGO

Position: Senior Lecturer  Department: Accounting and Finance Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844 Nairobi (00100) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area of Specialization: Entrepreneurship Finance Research Interests: Entrepreneurship Financing and MSME Management

Dr. Jagongo is the Director for Kenyatta University Nakuru Campus and former Chairman for the School Curriculum Development and Review committee for the School of Business, Economics and Tourism at Kenyatta University. He is a former Chair for the department of Accounting and Finance, and previously served as Chairman, Postgraduate Studies Board and Coordinator of Quality Assurance in the School of Business.

Holder of a PhD in Entrepreneurship Finance, MBA (Finance) and BA (Business Studies and Economics) from Kenyatta University. A full member of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and a member of the American Association of International Researchers (AAIR), a member of the Editorial Board for World Journal of Social Sciences (ISSN 1838-1184) and holds a Certificate in Corporate Governance from the Cooperative University of Kenya.
Dr. Jagongo is known for his prowess in Entrepreneurship Finance and has over 20 years of teaching and supervision of MSc (Finance), MBA and PhD students at KU and other universities. Has supervised and graduated 26PhDs, 36MSCs and several MBAs. Has served as external examiner for the University of Kwasulu Natal, University of Nairobi, Strathmore University, JKUAT, Kirinyaga University, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya Methodist University, St. Paul’s University and Mount Kenya University. Was Conference Chairman for the 1st and 2nd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC 2019 & 2020)

He participated in the following Research and Development grants:

• Co-investigator in a successful transnational, trans-disciplinary, trans-generational, trans-sectorial and gender-balanced Collaborative Consortium Research Grant dubbed ‘The Global Entrepreneurial Talent Management 4 (GETM4)’ awarded by Horizon Europe initiative, the European Union’s Marie Curie Staff Mobility flagship for research and innovation.
• Co-investigator in a successful Multi-Institutional Collaborative Consortium Research Grant awarded by National Research Fund for the project titled Optimizing parameters for the proper use of face masks to reduce severity of underlying infections for enhanced tolerance to COVID 19.
• Principal negotiator for a Development Grant for the establishment of a Coffee House and Bakery at KU, from Agriculture and Food Authority - Coffee Directorate.
• Principal Investigator (PI) for the British Council Funded Research Grant titled, Innovation for African Universities (Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program), jointly implemented by the University of Northumbria, KU, Technical University of Kenya and Entrepreneurship Educators Foundation for Eastern Africa.

Publications in Refereed Journals

• Mweta T.M., Jagongo A. O & Mithi F. (2024). Regulatory framework effect on the nexus between external corporate governance mechanisms and financial performance of cross-listed companies at East African Community regionAfrican Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI). Online ISSN: 2663-9335, Vol (6), Issue 5, Pg. 45-74. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379926076
• Mweta T.M., Jagongo A. O & Mithi F. (2024). Internal Corporate Governance Mechanisms, Regulatory Framework and Financial Performance of Cross-Listed Companies At East African Community Region. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM). e-ISSN:2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 26, Issue 4. Ser. 5 (April. 2024), PP 36-46 www.iosrjournals.org
• Muindi, C. W., & Jagongo, A. (2023). Microcredit Risk Management Strategies and Loan Portfolio Quality of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya. Journal of Finance and Accounting, 3(4), 32-42.
• ThairuK., Jagongo A., & Wamugo L.(2023). Profitability  and  Quality  of Voluntary  Disclosure  among  Commercial  Banks  in  Kenya. Journal of Finance and Accounting. Vol 7(11) pp. 93-105. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2275
• Thairu K., Jagongo A., & Wamugo L.(2023). Leverage  and  Quality  of Voluntary  Disclosure  among  Commercial  Banks  in  Kenya. Journal of Journal of Finance and Accounting. Vol 7(11) pp. 106-117. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2276
• Ndonye,  P. & Jagongo, A. O. (2023).  A research agenda on portfolio diversification, government regulations, and the financial performance of deposit-taking SACCOs  in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2023, vol. 12, issue 4, 238-244.
• Mungiria, J. B. & Jagongo, A. O. (2022). Macroeconomic Variables, Sectoral Index Volatility, and Investor Sentiment among Listed Firms at Nairobi Security Exchange, Kenya. International Journal of Finance and Accounting. 7(1):61-75. DOI:10.47604/ijfa.1475
• Cheruiyot, D. & Jagongo, A. O. (2022). Firm Financing on Financial Performance of Unit Trust Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Journal of Finance and Accounting .7(1):76-89. DOI:10.47604/ijfa.1476.
• Mwaura, R. & Jagongo, A. O. (2022). Effects of Mortgage Risk on Market Returns of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Finance and Accounting.7(1):15-32DOI:10.47604/ijfa.1469.

• Omwanza, C. O., Jagongo, A., & Ndede, F. W. S. (2022). Effect of process innovations on financial performance of microfinance banks in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (2), 1193 – 1202.

• Maina J. & Jagongo A. (2022). Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Small Tiered Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives Societies in Nairobi County. International Journal of Finance and Accounting ISSN 2513-4311X (online)  Vol.7 Issue 2, No.1. pp. 1-15, 2022.

• Sheikh, A.M. & Jagongo, A.  (2022). Sharia-Compliant Sacco Services and Financial Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The International Journal of Business & Management. 10, 1 (Jan. 2022). DOI:https://doi.org/10.24940/theijbm/2022/v10/i1/BM2201-012.

• Wamuyu V., Jagongo A. & Musau S.(2022).  Digital  Credits and Financial Inclusion among the Youth  in Kenya. African  Journal  of Emerging  Issues (AJOEI). Online  ISSN: 2663. 9335, Vol (4), Issue 3, Pg. 130-139.

• Mathina R., Jagongo A., & Wamugo L. (2022). Supervisory Review and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456-2165. Volume 7, Issue 8, August – 2022.

• Nalwenge D. O., Jagongo A. & Atheru G. (2022). Daily Effect and the Returns of Stocks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance | Volume 3, Issue 7, pp. 221-238.

• Mathina R., Jagongo A., & Wamugo L. (2022). Effect of Market Discipline on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Journal of Finance and Economics, 2022, Vol. 10, No. 1, 1-6 Available online at http://pubs.sciepub.com/jfe/10/1/1 Published by Science and Education Publishing DOI:10.12691/jfe-10-1-1.

• Ogum E. A & Jagongo A. (2022). Investment Decisions and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects in Finance, Banking and Accounting, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2022 PP 72-90, ISSN 2707-8035.

• Odondi A. G., Jagongo A. O. & Ndede F. W. (2022). Financial leverage and Financial performance of Deposit taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Nairobi City county-Kenya . International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (online) vol. 10, issue 1, pp: (230-240), www.researchpublish.com page | 230 research publish journals.

• Muriungi, C. N., & Jagongo, A. (2021). Financial inclusion and financial performance of insurance companies listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 8 (4), 215 – 231.

• Mwangi B. M., & Jagongo A.O. (2021). Effect of Organization Redesign Strategy on Performance of Commercial Banks in Nairobi County, Kenya. EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers Journal of Finance and Accounting Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 23-33:ISSN 2789-0201.

• Molonko B., Jagongo A.O., Omagwa J. (2018). Debt Financing and Sectorial Economic Growth in Kenya. Applied Economics anfd Finance, Vol.5 No.3 May 2018. ISSN 2332-7294 E-ISSN ISSN 2332-7308.

• Nthimba, A. N., Jagongo, A., & Wamugo, L. (2021). Fund Size and Performance of Unit Trust Funds in Kenya. Journal of Finance and Accounting, 9(1), 8.

• Han, F., Nthimba, A. N., Jagongo, A., Wamugo, L., Ilemona, S. A., & Nwite, S. (2021). Cost and Benefit of Tax Reduction: Evidence from China’s Pension Fee Collection. Journal of Finance and Accounting, 9(1), 1.

• Okumu C.M. & Jagongo A.O. (2020) “Financial Leverage and Profitability among Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi City County, Kenya”. International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 11 No. 6 June 2020.
• Nyaga G, N., Jagongo A.O. & Omagwa J, (2020).”Credit History and Credit Rationing among Registered Small and Medium Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya”. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies ISSN 2321 – 9203. www.theijhss.com.
• C. K., Jagongo A.O & Ndede F. W. S. (2020). “ Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Teachers Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya.” International Journal of Finance and Accounting ISSN 2513-4311X (online) Vol.5 Issue 2, No.1. pp. 1 - 26, 2020.

• Mutua R.N., Jagongo A, O. & Simiyu E. (2020) “Financial Outreach And Financial Sustainability Of Licensed Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions In Nairobi City County, Kenya”. International Journal of Finance and Accounting ISSN 2513-4311X (online) Vol.5 Issue 2, No.4. pp. 69 - 94, 202. www.iprjb.org.

• Nyaga G, N., Jagongo A.O. & Omagwa J, (2020).”Credit History and Credit Rationing among Registered Small and Medium Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya”. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies ISSN 2321 – 9203.  www.theijhss.com

• Rutto. J. P. & Jagongo A.O. (2020). “Financial Technology and Customer Control over Financial Data in Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-Operatives in Baringo County, Kenya.” the International Journal of Business & Management ISSN 2321–8916. www.theijbm.co.

• Apuoyo B. & Jagongo A.O. (2020) “Attributes of Venture Capital Financing Model: The Case of SMEs Growth in Nairobi City County, Kenya”. International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 11 No. 6 June 2020

• Kwang’a M. A. & Jagongo A.O. (2019) “Loan Characteristics and Loan Performance at Higher Education Loans Board in Kenya”. International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 10 No. 12  December 201.   http://ijbssnet.com/journal/index/4352.

• Muchira B.W., Jagongo A.O. & Simiyu E. (2019).“Entrepreneur’s Managerial Competency and Access to Venture Capital by SMEs in Nairobi City County, Kenya”. African Journal of Emerging Issues (Ajoei). Online ISS: 2663-9335, Vol (1), issue 10, pg. 69-83.

• Kimutai C. J., Jagongo A.O. & Omagwa J. (2019). “Technical Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya.’’ Journal of Business & Economic Policy Vol. 6, No. 4, December 2019.

• Muchira B.W., Jagongo A.O. & Simiyu E. (2019).“Entrepreneur’s Innovativeness on Access to Venture Capital by Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya” Journal of Finance & Accounting. Volume 3||Issue 4||Page 1- 20||November||2019| ISSN: 2616-4965

• Kimutai C. J., Jagongo A.O. & Omagwa J. (2019). “Asset Quality and Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya”. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol 9.

• Abdirashid, A., & Jagongo, A. (2019). Group Lending and Loans Performance in Micro-Finance Institutions in Nairobi City County, Kenya: Case of Kenya Women Microfinance Bank Limited. International Journal of Current Aspects, 3(III), 96-110.

   

• Muthoni, K. G., Jagongo, A. & Muniu, J. (2019). Effect of Equity Financing on Shareholder Value Creation of Non-Financial Firms Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Journal of Finance & Accounting, 3(5), 32-52.

• Makau M. M., & Jagongo, A. (2018). The Impact of Portfolio Diversification on Financial Performance of Investment Firms Listed In Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya: Empirical Review. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (177-187), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, Available at: www.researchpublish.com  Page | 177 Research Publish Journals.

• Nzyuko J. M., Jagongo, A., & Kenyanya H. (March 2018). Financial Inclusion Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations. ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (849-856), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, www.researchpublish.com  Page | 849 Research Publish Journals.

• Gitari J., M., & Jagongo A. (2018). The Effect of Privatization on Firm Financial Performance in Kenya. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (671-680), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, www.researchpublish.co m Page | 671 Research Publish Journal.

• Musyimi A. M., & Jagongo, A. (2018). Effect of Foreign Ownership on Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (779-785), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, Available at: www.researchpublish.com Page | 779 Research Publish Journals.

• Makau M. M., & Jagongo, A. (March 2018). Systematic Risk Factors, Investor Sentiment and Stock Market Performance in Kenya. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (1132-1143), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, Available at:  www.researchpublish.com.  Page | 1132 Research Publish Journals.

• Ngui A. M. & Jagongo A. (2018). Capital Adequacy and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 5, Issue 4, pp: (596-604), Month: October - December 2017, Available at: www.researchpublish.com  Page | 596 Research Publish Journals.

• Mbatiah J., & Jagongo A. (2018).  Good Governance, Development Expenditure and Economic Growth: Theoretical Review. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (802-809), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, Available at: www.researchpublish.com  Page | 802 Research Publish Journals.

• Gichuki J.M., & Jagongo A. (2018). Electronic Banking and Accessibility of Financial Services in Commercial Banks: Theoretical and Empirical Literature Review. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (818-828), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, Available at:  www.researchpublish.com  Page | 818 Research Publish Journals.

• Muchiri, N. W., & Jagongo, A. (2017). Internal auditing and financial performance of public institutions in Kenya: A case study of Kenya Meat Commission. African Journal of Business Management, 11(8), 168-174.

• Akims M.A., & Jagongo A. (2017). Financial Literacy and its impact on Investment decisions in Nigeria: A theoretical perspective. International journal of scientific research and innovative technology issn: 2313-3759 vol. 4 no. 11; November 2017.

• Wamalwa, N., & Jagongo, A. (October 2017). Loan Portfolio Management and Firm Performance: Theoretical Paper Review. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (638-643), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, www.researchpublish.com  Page | 638 Research Publish Journals.

• Maranga, D. O. & Jagongo A. (2017). Post Global Financial Crisis and the Performance of Firms Listed at the NSE, Kenya. Global journal of Commerce and Management Perspective. Published by Global  Institute of Research and Education . www.gfre.org

• Mokaya. M.A., Jagongo, A. O., & James, R.M. (2017). “Effect of selected Macroeconomic Variables on Lending rates among Commercial banks in Kenya”International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 6 Issue 8 (2017) ISSN 2307- 6305. 

• Ampah, S.N., Jagong A. O, Omagwa, J.O. & Frimpong’, S. (August, 2017). “Effect of Access to Credit and Financial Services on Poverty Reduction in Central Region of Ghana.” International Journal of Business and Social Science vol.8 no. 8. 

• Agarwal, R., Jagongo A.O.,& Mbewa, M.(2017). “Value Chain Financing: Raw Material and Working Capital Approach for Edible Oil Manufacturing Companies in Kenya.” Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary research, vol-3, Issue-9, 2017 ISSN: 2454-1362. 

• Akims M.A., & Jagongo A. (2017). Financial Literacy and its impact on Investment decisions in Nigeria: A theoretical perspective. International journal of scientific research and innovative technology issn: 2313-3759 vol. 4 no. 11; November 2017.

• Wamalwa, N., & Jagongo, A. (October 2017). Loan Portfolio Management and Firm Performance: Theoretical Paper Review. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (638-643), Month: October 2017 - March 2018, www.researchpublish.com Page | 638 Research Publish Journals.

• Maranga, D. O. & Jagongo A. (November, 2017). Post Global Financial Crisis and the Performance of Firms Listed at the NSE, Kenya. Global journal of Commerce and Management Perspective. Published by Global Institute of Research and Education . www.gfre.org

• Mokaya, M., A., Jagongo, A., O., James, R., M. (2017) ,Effect of selected macroeconomic variables on lending rates among commercial banks in Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 6. (8) pp 20 – 34.

• Agarwal, R., Jagongo A.O.,& Mbewa, M. (2017). “Value Chain Financing: Raw Material and Working Capital Approach for Edible oil Manufacturing Companies in Kenya.” International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 6 Issue 9 (2017).ISSN 2307- 6305 Page 21,

• Ampah S. N., Jagongo . A. O., Omagwa, J.O. & Frimpong, S. (October, 2017). “Effect of Micro Savings on Poverty Reduction in Central Region of Ghana.” The International Journal of Business and Management vol.5 issue 10.ISSN 2321-8916.

• Mokaya. M.A., Jagongo, A. O., & James, R.M. (2017). “Effect of selected Macroeconomic Variables on Lending rates among Commercial banks in kenya”International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 6 Issue 8 (2017) ISSN 2307- 6305. .

• Ampah, S.N., Jagong A. O, Omagwa, J.O. & Frimpong, S. (August, 2017). “Effect of Access to Credit and Financial Services on Poverty Reduction in Central Region of Ghana.” International Journal of Business and Social Science vol.8 number 8.

• Agarwal, R., Jagongo A.O.,& Mbewa, M.(2017). “Value Chain Financing: Raw Material and Working Capital Approach for Edible Oil Manufacturing Companies in Kenya.” Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary research, vol-3, Issue-9, 2017 ISSN: 2454-1362.

• Maubi Andrew Mokaya et al.2017, Bank Characteristics And Lending Rates Among Commercial Banks In Kenya. Int J Recent Sci Res. 8(8), pp. 19289-19297. DOI: 
• Mokaya, M., A., Jagongo, A., O., James, R., M. (2017) ,Effect of selected macroeconomic variables on lending rates among commercial banks in Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 6. (8) pp 20 – 34.
• Agarwal, R., Jagongo A.O.,& Mbewa, M. (2017). “Value Chain Financing: Raw Material and Working Capital Approach for Edible oil Manufacturing Companies in Kenya.” International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 6 Issue 9 (2017).ISSN 2307- 6305 Page 21, 
• Ampah S. N., Jagongo . A. O., Omagwa, J.O. & Frimpong, S. (October, 2017). “Effect of Micro Savings on Poverty Reduction in Central Region of Ghana.” The International Journal of Business and Management vol.5 issue 10.ISSN 2321-8916.
• Mokaya. M.A., Jagongo, A. O., & James, R.M. (2017). “Effect of selected Macroeconomic Variables on Lending rates among Commercial banks in kenya”International Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol. 6 Issue 8 (2017) ISSN 2307- 6305. .
• Ampah, S.N., Jagong A. O, Omagwa, J.O. & Frimpong, S. (August, 2017). “Effect of Access to Credit and Financial Services on Poverty Reduction in Central Region of Ghana.” International Journal of Business and Social Science vol.8 number 8. 
• Agarwal, R., Jagongo A.O.,& Mbewa, M.(2017). “Value Chain Financing: Raw Material and Working Capital Approach for Edible Oil Manufacturing Companies in Kenya.” Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary research, vol-3, Issue-9, 2017 ISSN: 2454-1362. 
• Mokaya. M.A.. James, R.M. & Jagongo, A. O., (August, 2017). “Bank Characteristics and Lending Rates among Commercial Banks in Kenya.” International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Vol. 8, Issue, 8, pp.19289-19297, ISSN:0976-3031.http://recentscientific.com/bank-characteristics-and-lending-rates-among-commercial-banks-kenya.
• Jagongo A. ((2017) “Effect of Women Enterprise Fund Management Training on Performance of Women Enterprises in Embu County.” International Journal of Business Strategies Vol.1 No.1 2016.
• Kiring’a S. E. and Jagongo A.O. (2017). Impact of Online Tax Filing on Tax Compliance among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kibwezi Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 9, Issue, 01, pp.45196-45206, January, 2017. ISSN: 0975-833X.
• Mchembere D. and Jagongo A.O. (2017). Effect of Agency Banking Operation on Profitability of Commercial Banks: A Case of Selected Commercial Banks in Nairobi County. International journal of finance and accounting (IJFA) ISSN 2518-4113 (Online) Vol.2, Issue 2 No.1, pp 107 - 126, 2017.
• Kiio J.M. and Jagongo A. O. (2017). Financial Risk Hedging Practices and Performance of Firms listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, ISSN 2313-3759.
• Mmbayiza A. M. and Jagongo A. (2016). Pricing of Foreign Exchange Risk and Stock Returns at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research (IJSPR) ISSN 2349-4689, vol. 30, Nov. 2016.
• Jagongo A. and Njue A. S. (2016): Impact of Performance on Service Delivery in State Corporations in Kenya: A survey of the Regional Development Authorities: Prime Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS), ISSN 2315-5051. Vol.5(2). pp.1298-1304.
• Tuigong W. K., Jagongo A., Ndede F.W. S (2016): Effects of Dividend Policy on Share Price of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya . Research Journal of Finance and Accounting; Vol 7, No 8.
• Bonface Ritho M, & Ambrose., Jagongo (2015): Mobile Banking and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Finance and Current Business Studies 4 (12)16-31.
• Jagongo A. and M. A. Mokaya (2015): The Effect of Ownership Structure on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at The Nairobi Securities Exchange. International journal of Finance and Accounting. vol 4, issue 11, 2015, ISSN 6307-2305 Page | 1
• Wasike. W.T.,  & Jagongo. A.  (2015): Determinants of Dividend Policy in Kenya,  International Journal of Arts and Entrepreneurship 4 (11), 71-80.
• Jagongo A.O. and Muchiri I. N. (2015). Factors Considered in Dividend Payout Decisions – the case for Listed Companies in Kenya. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting . Vol 6, NNo 13 (2015). www.iiste.org. ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847
• Musau,S. A., & Jagongo. A. (2015): (2015): Analysis of the Utilization of Agency Banking on the Performance of Kenyan Banks. International Journal of Finance and Accounting 4 (12), 1-16.
• Jagongo . A. & Wangari J. K. (2015). Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and Credit Scoring in Cooperative Societies: A Survey of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nyeri County, Kenya. International Journal off Innovative Research & Development, IJIRD, Vol. 4,, Issue 13,, December, 2015
• Jagongo A. & Mutswenje V. S. (2015). “A Survey of the Factors Influencing Investment Decisions: The Case of Individual Investors at the NSE. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 4 [Special Issue – February 2015]
• Jagongo A. & Bancy Wawira M. (2015). “Record Keeping and Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises: An Empirical Study of MSEsin Selected Urban Centres in Kenya.” Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, Vol. 3 (6). ISSN
• Apuoyo B. O. & Jagongo A. (2015). Relationship between Working Capital Management Policies and Profitability for Companies Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance Vol. 3. Issue 1. 2014. ISSN 2307-6305|
• Marangu K. & Jagongo A. (2015). Price to Book Value Ratio and Financial Statement Variables. (An Empirical Study of Companies Quoted At Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya). Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, Vol. 3 (6). ISSN 2319-7285
• Kimaru T. & Jagongo A. (2015). Adoption of Turnover Tax in Kenya: a snapshot of Small and Medium Enterprises in Gikomba Market, Nairobi Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship. Vol.3, Issue 1, 2014: ISSN 2307-6305|
• Molonko B. & Jagongo, A. (2015). Bottom of the Pyramid Strategy and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks: an assessment of Agency banking operations in Kenya. Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, Vol. 3 (6). ISSN 2319-7285.
• Ampah S. N. & Jagongo A. (2015). Financial Management Practices and Profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Tema Industrial Area in Ghana. International Journal of Management and Transformation Vol. 8, No 1-2: Spring & Fall 2014. ISSN: 0974-3502, ISBN: 978-1-61233-539-X.
• Rajiv Agarwal, & Jagongo Ambrose (2015). Guidelines on Strategy and Practice in Agriculture Value Chain Finance and effects on Financial Performance of Edible Oil Industry in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship. Vol.3, Issue 1, 2014: ISSN 2307-6305.
• Kerage P. M. & Jagongo A. (2015). Credit Information Sharing and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, Vol. 3 (6). ISSN 2319-7285.
• Jagongo A., Abubakar Aminu Y., & Sani B.M. (2014). “A critical Appraisal of the Global Benchmarks for Measuring Poverty and newly suggested Measures.” International Interdisciplinary Journal of Science Research. ISSN: 2200-9833.
• Jagongo A. & Mokaya M. A. (2014) “Corporate Loan Portfolio Diversification and Credit Risk Management among Commercial Banks in Kenya.” International Journal of Current Business and Social Sciences. (ijcbss), ISSN 2312-5985. Vol.1 issue 2.
• Matete, J.K, Ndede, F.S, and Jagongo A. (PhD), Factors Affecting Pricing of Loanable Funds by Commercial Banks in Kenya International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 5, No. 7; June 2014
• Douglas Nyakundi Ondieki, Dr. Ambrose Jagongo,Effects of Lowering Central Bank Rate on Bank’s Prime Rate: an Analysis of Kenyan Commercial Banks,Journal of Finance and Bank Management, Vol. 1 No. 2, December 2013
• Daniel Mogaka Makori, Dr. Ambrose Jagongo,Working Capital Management and Firm Profitability: Empirical Evidence from Manufacturing and Construction Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya,International Journal of Accounting and Taxation, Vol. 1 No. 1, December 2013
• Kariuki Grace & Jagongo Ambrose (December, 2013). “Institutional Investors’ Perceptions on Quality of Financial Reporting in Kenya” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 21 [Special issue December, 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989
• Carolyne J. Kimutai & Jagongo Ambrose (December, 2013). “Factors Influencing Credit Rationing by Commercial Banks in Kenya” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 20 [December, 2013] ISSN 2220-8488 (Print) ISSN2221-0989
• Njagi Gilbert Nyaga, & Jagongo Ambrose (December,2013).“Capital Budgeting Procedures and Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. [The Case Study of Meru North District]” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 20 [December, 2013] ISSN 2220-8488 (Print) ISSN2221-0989
• Douglas Nyakundi Ondieki & Ambrose Jagongo(December 2013).“Effects of Lowering Central Bank Rate on Bank’s Prime Rate: An Analysis of Kenyan Commercial Banks” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 20 [ December, 2013] ISSN 2220-8488 (Print) ISSN2221-0989
• Akama, Theddeus Onyinkwa & Jagongo Ambrose (December,2013). “The Framework for Index Funds in Kenya.” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 21 [Special issue December, 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989
• Daniel M. Makori & Ambrose jagongo (October, 2013). “ Environmental Accounting and Firm Profitability: An Empirical Analysis of Selected Firms Listed in Bombay Stock Exchange, India.” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 18 [October 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989
• Cliff Osoro & Jagongo Ambrose (October,2013). “Investors Perceptives on the NASI AND THE NSE 20 Share Index as Performance Measurement Indicators at the Nairobi Securities Exchange In Kenya” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 18 [October 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989
• Clement O. Olando, Ambrose Jagongo, & Martin O. Mbewa, (Sept. 2013). “The contribution of Sacco financial stewardship to growth of Saccos in Kenya.” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 17 [September 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989
• Ambrose Jagongo, Evans Mwiti, and Gorretty A. Ofafa (June 2013). “Determinants of Initial Export Market Participation among Micro and Small Enterprises  in  Commercial Craft Sector in Kenya.” International Journal of professional practice, Vol. 4 issues 1&2, January-June 2013 
• Evans Mwiti, Gorretty A. Ofafa and Ambrose Jagongo (July 2013). “Determinants of Initial Export Market Participation: (An Empirical Study on the Internal-Proactive and Internal-Reactive Factors among Micro and Small Enterprises in the Commercial Craft Sector in Kenya)” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 4 No. 7, [July 2013] 
• Ambrose Jagongo and Catherine Kinyua(May 2013) “The Social Media and Entrepreneurship Growth” (A New Business Communication Paradigm among SMEs inNairobi). International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 10 Special Issue [May 2013].
• Ajei Prakash and Jagongo Ambrose Ouma (2013) “Do Genetic traits of humans influence approaches to Entrepreneurship: A comparative study of Asian origin Entrepreneurs in Kenya and native Kenyan businessmen” international journal of organization theory and behavior, 16 (1), 94-115; SPRING 2013
• Clement Olando, Martin Mbewa and Ambrose Jagongo (2012).”Financial Practice as a Determinant of Growth of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies’ Wealth. (A pointer to Overcoming Poverty Challenges in Kenya and the Region).” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 No. 24, [December 2012]
• Jagongo Ambrose (2012).”Savings Mobilization for Growth of Women-Owned Entrepreneurial Ventures in Kenya (An Empirical Review of the Constraining Factors).” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 No. 15, [August 2012] 
• Cosmas K. Cheruiyot, Ambrose Jagongo and Edward O. Owino (2012). “Institutionalization of Knowledge Management in Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya: A Case of Selected Enterprises” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 No. 10, [Special Issue May 2012]  

Conferences/ Workshops 

• 2021: 3 rd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), held on 26 th - 27 th August 2021, Virtually. Theme: Building Business Resilience and Sustainability in the Context of Economic Recession and Pandemics. Paper presented: Mwangudza C.K, Jagongo A. & Ndede F.W.S. (2021) “Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Teachers Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya”. Pg. 24 of the book of abstracts.

• 2020: International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC). Held on 3^rd - 4^th December 2020, Virtually. Theme: Academia-Industry Partnership for Competitive Innovations and Global Sustainable Development. Conference Chairman.

• 2020: Approaches to Effective Change Management Seminar held at Prideinn ParadiseBeach Hotel, Mombasa 9^th - 13^th November 2020.

• 2019: International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC). Held on 20^th -21^st June 2019, at Kenyatta University North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya. Theme: Emerging Trends in Business Management for Global Sustainability Development. Conference Chairman and Paper Presenter on Jagongo (2019)“Micro Savings for Entrepreneurial financing (An Empirical Review of Impediments experienced by Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya.”

• 2018: International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology (ICEBUT2018). At Methodist university college Ghana, march 26 & 27, 2018, Paper presented: Okebe B.O & Jagongo A. (2018). “Implications of Mobile Money Services on the Performance of SMEs in Urban Centres in Kenya.” www.icebut.org

• 2017, 3rd Africalics International Conference on 27th- 29th Nov. 2017, at University of Oran 2, Oran, Algeria.Theme: Emerging Innovation Systems for Sustainable Development in Africa Paper presented: Makori D. & Jagongo A. (2017). “Working Capital Management and Financial Performance: Evidence from Firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya.

• 2017, 5th Business & Management Conference, Rome, organized by International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (website: www.iises.net) on 5th -8th April 2017. Paper presented: “Strategic Resource Mobilization for Entrepreneurial Financing (A Review of Impediments for Growth of Women Owned MSMEs in Kenya.”

• 2017: Facilitated Executive SME Banking Seminar (SBC Africa). www.suprian .co.ke.

• 2016: Global Development Finance Conference: 23-24 November 2016: Gateway Hotel, Umhalanga, Durban, South Africa:
  Paper presented : “Jagongo A. and Obere E. (2016) Social Media (a platform for business communication among MSMEs in Nairobi, Kenya.” http://j.mp/2cr3feb

• 2016: Corporate Governance Certification Course, by the Cooperative University of Kenya, 3-7th October 2016, at Water Buck hotel, Nakuru.

• 2016: The 3rd International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC) On “Innovative Research for Sustainable Development; September, 2016, at the University of Eldoret- Kenya. Papers presented:

  • • a) “Financial Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial banks in Kenya.”

    • b) “Mediating effect of Cash holdings on the relationship between Short-term financing and Performance of firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.
      c) “Innovative Communication and Marketing tool towards growth of Micro Small and Medium enterprises in Nairobi: The use of Social Media platform.”

• 2016: 5th RVTTI International TVET and Interdisciplinary Conference: Theme: Transforming our World: Role of TVET in the Sustainable Development agenda; 26-28 May, 2016, in Eldoret.

• 2016: Conference on Globalization and the changing business environment at Travellers Beach hotel Mombasa 15th-19th Feb. 2016

• 2014: Workshop on Pensions Fund Management, Board of Trustees responsibilities and Corporate Governance Practices at College of Insurance, Nairobi, 2014

• 2014 : The 1st International Cooperatives Summit, 29th to 31st November 2014,at Nyali International Beach Hotel & Spa, Mombasa from.

• 2014: KIST Inaugural Research Conference 2014, at KIST from 9th to 10th Oct. 2014. Paper title: Social Media and Entrepreneurship Growth, (a new Business Communications Paradigm among SMEs in Nairobi, Kenya).

• 2014: Workshop on Individual Lending Best Practices, held in Travellers Beach Hotel, Mombasa, 26th to 29th August 2014.

• 2013: Annual SACCO Leaders Congress Held in Nyali International Beach Hotel, Mombasa from 9th to 13th December 2013.

• 2013: Global Business Research Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal on 7-8th Nov. 2013.Paper title: Strategic Business Savings for Entrepreneurial Financing (An Empirical Review of Impediments for Growth of Women Entrepreneurial Ventures in Kenya).

• 2013: Teaching Methodology and Evaluation workshop; by the Center for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation, Kenyatta University.

• 2012: Workshop on Development Research Uptake in Sub-Sahara Africa (DRUSSA) in Kenyatta University Kenya, on 5th – 8th November 2012.

• 2011: Workshop on Entrepreneurship for Agribusiness and Trade in Hargeisa, Somaliland on 1st and 2nd February 2011. Papers presented: Strategies of New Enterprise Organization. 2)Marketing and Sales Management for Profit Maximization.

• 2010: Workshop on Domestic Worker’s Socio-economic Rights and Entrepreneurship, in Bujumbura-Burundi on 22nd -23rd November 2010.

• 2010: Workshop on Effective Teaching Skills organized by Australian Studies Institute (AUSI) in conjunction with Edith Cowan University (ECU), on 19th -20th July 2010.

• 2007: International Conference on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED), Kenyatta University, on 14 - 16th November 2007.

Articles in Conference Proceedings

• 2021: 3 rd Kenyatta University International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), held on 26 th -27 th August 2021, Virtually. Theme: Building Business Resilience and Sustainability in the Context of Economic Recession and Pandemics. Paper presented: Paper presented Mwangudza C.K, Jagongo A. & Ndede F.W.S. (2021) “Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Teachers Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya”. Pg. 24 of the book of abstracts.

• 2020: 2 nd Kenyatta University International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), held on December 3 rd - 4 th , Virtually. Theme: Academia-industry Partnerships for Competitive Innovations and Global Sustainable Development: Paper presented Nthimba. A.N., Mwangi. L.M., & Jagongo. A. (2020) “Fund Size Effect on Performance of Unit Trust Funds in Kenya.” Pg. 20 of the book of abstracts.

• 2019: 1 st Kenyatta University International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), held on 20 th  -21 st  June 2019, at Kenyatta University North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya. Theme: Emerging Trends in Business Management for Global Sustainability Development. Papers presented:-

   “Micro Savings for Entrepreneurial Financing. (An Empirical Review of Impediments Experienced By Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya.)” Jagongo A.
   “Asset Quality and Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya” Kimutai C.J., Jagongo A., & Omagwa J.
   “Impact of CBK Prudential Guidelines on MFI Operations in Kenya.” Chepkutwo D., Jagongo A. & Okech T.
   “Bank Size and Financial Risk Exposure on Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya” Konya M. N., Jagongo A. & Kosimbei G.
   “Lending Interest, Inflation and Foreign Exchange Rates Relationship with Loan Delinquency in the Tea Subsector In Kenya. Kogei I., Jagongo A., Ndede F. W.S.
   “Digital Credit and Personal Finance Management in Kenya: A desk review of the related literature in the recent time. Wanyama Sara Ajiambo S. W & Jagongo A.
   “Agency banking transactions on financial performance of primary business of small scale enterprises in Kiambu Town, Kenya.” Thogori J.N., Jagongo A. & Ndede F. W.S.
   “Factors Hindering Growth of Women Owned Micro and Small Enterprises: A case Of Micro Finance Borrowers In Makadara - Nairobi.” Kiyai G., Namusonge M., & Jagongo A.

• 2017, 3rd Africalics International Conference held on 27th-29th Nov. 2017, at the University of Oran 2, Oran, Algeria. Theme: Emerging Innovation Systems for Sustainable Development in Africa.
  Paper presented: “Working Capital Management and Financial Performance: Evidence from Firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya.

• 2017, 3rd Africalics International Conference held on 27th-29th Nov. 2017, at the University of Oran 2, Oran, Algeria. Theme: Emerging Innovation Systems for Sustainable Development in Africa. Paper presented: “Working Capital Management and Financial Performance: Evidence from Firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya.

• Jagongo (2017). “Strategic Resource Mobilization for Entrepreneurial Financing (A Review of Impediments for Growth of Women Owned MSMEs in Kenya.” 5th Business & Management Conference, Rome, organized by International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (website: www.iises.net) on 5th -8th April 2017.
• Ndede, F., Mbewa M. and Jagongo A. (2016) Regulatory framework and demographic determinants of acquisition of financial services by MSEs in Nairobi County, Kenya. Global Development Finance Conference: 23-24 November 2016: Gateway Hotel, Umhalanga, Durban, South Africa.
• Jagongo A. and Obere E. (2016) Social Media (a platform for business communication among MSMEs in Nairobi, Kenya. Global Development Finance Conference: 23-24 November 2016: Gateway Hotel, Umhalanga, Durban, South Africa.
• Jagongo A. and Makori D. M. (2016). Financial Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial banks in Kenya. The 3rd International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC) On “Innovative Research for Sustainable Development; September, 2016, at the University of Eldoret- Kenya.
• Jagongo A. and Maubi A. M, (2016). Mediating effect of Cash holdings on the relationship between Short-term financing and Performance of firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. The 3rd International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC) On “Innovative Research for Sustainable Development; September, 2016, at the University of Eldoret- Kenya.
• Jagongo Ambrose (2016). Innovative Communication and Marketing tool towards growth of Micro Small and Medium enterprises in Nairobi: The use of Social Media platform. The 3rd International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC) On “Innovative Research for Sustainable Development; September, 2016, at the University of Eldoret- Kenya.
• Jagongo Ambrose (2013): Strategic Business Savings for Entrepreneurial Financing (An Empirical Review of Impediments for Growth of Women Entrepreneurial Ventures in Kenya). Global Business Research Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal on 7-8th November 2013.
•  Jagongo Ambrose (2012): Entrepreneurial Financing (The Savings Approach for Growth   of Women businesses in Kenya). World Business Research Conference, 4th- 6th October 2012, Hotel Novotel Bangkok, Siam Square Thailand

Recognition awards

• 2014 – Vice Chancellor’s Award: Received Kenyatta University Extra-mile Award, in recognition of his outstanding Service to the University as Chairman of Departmental Postgraduate Studies Committee.
• 2002 – Vice Chancellor’s Award: Received Kenyatta University Worker of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding Service to the University as an Assistant Registrar in Examinations section.